Sep. 06, 2013

Do Your Gut Bacteria Influence Your Metabolism?

In a new study, researchers were able to make mice lean or obese by altering their gut bacteria. Jeffrey Gordon, an author of the study, discusses how the interaction between diet and the microbial community in our gut influences our health.

Produced by Alexa Lim, Associate Producer

Guests

Jeffrey GordonMicrobiologistDirector, Center of Genome Sciences and Systems BiologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. Louis, Missouri